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Apollo Twin DUO, High-Resolution Desktop Music Production with Classic Analog Sound.
Universal Audio (UAD) is famous with its class-leading resolution and Realtime UAD Processing. Apollo Twin DUO sets a new standard for desktop music production. This 2×6 Mac Thunderbolt interface allows you to record with near-zero latency through the full range of UAD Powered Plug-Ins — ingeniously merging classic analog tones with cutting-edge features. The Apollo Twin’s astounding Unison mic preamp technology lets you re-create the sound of classic mic preamps in a way that software processing simply can’t match.
Key Features:
- World-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion
- Realtime UAD Processing — track through vintage Compressors, EQs, Tape Machines, and Guitar Amp plug-ins with near-zero latency*
- New Unison™ technology for stunning models of classic mic preamps**
- Available with either UAD-2 SOLO or UAD-2 DUO DSP Processing onboard
- Includes “Realtime Analog Classics” UAD plug-in bundle
- Thunderbolt connection for blazing-fast PCIe speed on modern Macs
- 2 premium mic/line preamps; 2 line outs; front-panel Hi-Z instrument input and headphone output
- Digitally controlled analog monitor outputs for full resolution at all listening levels
- Uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality throughout
Audio Interface
- Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
- 18 x 24 simultaneous input/output channels:
- Eight channels of analog-to-digital conversion via mic, line, or high-impedance inputs
- 14 channels of digital-to-analog conversion via:
- Eight mono line outputs
- Stereo monitor outputs
- Two stereo headphone outputs
- 10 channels of digital I/O via:
- Eight channels ADAT Optical I/O with S/MUX for high sample rates
- Two channels coaxial S/PDIF I/O with sample rate conversion
- Two FireWire 800 ports for daisy-chaining other FireWire devices
- 32-bit and 64-bit device drivers
Microphone Preamplifiers
- Four high-resolution, ultra-transparent, digitally-controlled analog mic preamps
- Front panel and software control of all preamp parameters
- Switchable low cut filter, 48V phantom power, 20 dB pad, polarity inversion, and stereo linking
Monitoring
- Stereo monitor outputs (independent of eight line outputs)
- Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
- Front panel control of monitor levels and muting
- Two stereo headphone outputs with independent mix buses
- Independent front panel analog volume controls for headphone outputs
- Front panel pre-fader metering of monitor bus levels
- S/PDIF outputs can be set to mirror the monitor outputs
Onboard UAD-2 Processing
- DUO and QUAD models featuring two or four SHARC processors
- Realtime UAD Powered Plug-Ins processing on all of Apollo’s analog and digital inputs
- Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 products when used with DAW
- Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices for increased mixing DSP
- Includes UAD Powered Plug-Ins “Analog Classics” bundle
- Complete UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins library is available online 24/7
Software
- Console application:
- Enables Realtime UAD Powered Plug-Ins processing
- DSP mixer for realtime monitoring and tracking
- Remote control of all Apollo features and functionality
- Console Recall plug-in:
- Saves Apollo configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recal
- Enables control of all front panel parameters from within the DAW
- VST, RTAS, and Audio Units plug-in formats
- UAD Meter & Control Panel application:
- Configures global UAD-2 and Powered Plug-Ins settings and monitors system usage
Specifications
System
- I/O Complement
- Microphone Inputs 4
- High-Impedance Inputs 2
- Analog Line Inputs 8
- Analog Line Outputs 8
- Analog Monitor Outputs 2 (1 stereo pair)
- Headphone Outputs 2 stereo (independent mix buses)
- ADAT Up to 8 channels via dual I/O ports with S/MUX
- S/PDIF 1 stereo input, 1 stereo output
- FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) Dual ports
- Thunderbolt (via Option Card) Dual ports
- Word Clock 1 input, 1 output
- A/D – D/A Conversion
- Supported Sample Rates (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
- A/D Bits Per Sample 24
- Simultaneous A/D conversion 8 channels
- Simultaneous D/A conversion 14 channels
- Analog Round-Trip Latency 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
- Analog Round-Trip Latency with four serial UAD-2 plug-ins via Console application 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
Analog I/O
- Microphone Inputs 1 – 4
- Jack Type XLR Female
- Phantom Power +48V, Switchable
- Dynamic Range 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –110 dB
- Hi–Z Inputs
- Jack Type ¼” Male (Mono TS plug required)
- Dynamic Range 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –103 dB
- Line Inputs 1 – 4
- Jack Type ¼”Male TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –107 dB
- Line Inputs 5 – 8
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 117 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –107 d
- Line Outputs 1 – 8
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Balanced
- Dynamic Range 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 118 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –106 dB
- Monitor Outputs 1 – 2
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Balanced
- Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
- Dynamic Range 115 dB (A–weighting)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio 114 dB (A–weighting)
- Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise –103 dB
- Stereo Headphone Outputs 1 & 2
- Jack Type ¼” Male TRS Stereo/Unbalanced
- Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB
Digital I/O
- S/PDIF
- Jack Type Phono (RCA)
- Format IEC958
- ADAT
- Jack Type Optical TOSLINK JIS F05
- Format ADAT Digital “Lightpipe” with S/MUX
- Channel Assignments @ 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 8, Port 2 = 1 – 8 (mirrored)
- Channel Assignments @ 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 4, Port 2 = Channels 5 – 8
- Channel Assignments @ 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz Port 1 = Channels 1 – 2, Port 2 = Channels 3 – 4
- Word Clock
- Jack Type BNC
- Lock Range ±0.5% of any supported sample rate
- Word Clock Input Termination 75 Ohms, switchable
- Synchronization Sources
- Internal, Word Clock, S/PDIF, ADAT
Electrical
- Power Supplies External AC to DC Power Supply Brick, Internal DC to DC Power Supply
- AC Connector Type IEC Male
- AC Requirements 100V – 240V AC, 50 – 60 Hz
- DC Connector Type XLR 4-Pin Locking Male (Neutrik P/N NC4MDM3-H)
- DC Requirements 12 VDC, ±5%
- Maximum Power Consumption 6.5 amperes
Mechanical
- Dimensions
- Width 19”
- Height 1.75” (1U rack space)
- Depth, Chassis Only 12.125”
- Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions 13.5”
- Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) 24” x 17” x 8”
- Weight
- Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 18 pounds
- Weight (bare unit) 9.1 pounds
Minimum UAD System Requirements
For information about Apple Mac Pro (Late 2013) compatibility, click here.
- (Win) Windows 7 64-Bit Edition w/SP1
- (Mac) OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or 10.9 Mavericks
- 2 gigabytes available disk space
- Available PCI Express (PCIe) slot for each UAD-2 card
- Available FireWire 800 port* for UAD-2 Satellite, Apollo, or Apollo 16
- 1024 x 800 minimum display resolution
- Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
- Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX plug-in host application software
